I would like to express my sincere gratitude and appreciation to all who visited http://www.SpaceKenya.org in 2012. As we cross into the new year, I wish you all a fruitful and prosperous 2013! Kenya Space Sector Advocacy will continue to advocate for the inauguration of a measured, deliberate embrace of space-based technology for sustainable development […]
Read more "2012 in Review"Taiwan The Taiwanese space agency—National Space Organization (NSPO) was established in 1991 to advance indigenous space technology capability in order to address national development needs and in future participate in the international space market. Through collaborative programs with United States and European partners, Taiwan launched the FORMOSAT series of Earth observation satellites. FORMOSAT-1, FORMOSAT-2 and […]
Read more "Space Technology in other Industrializing Countries—II"After scrutinizing the two illustrative examples of integrating space-based technology for sustainable development in India and Brazil, next, we shall briefly reveal other industrially developing countries that have like-wise embraced this path. In underscoring the espousal of space technology in economies that maybe regarded as Kenya’s peers, we hope to further precipitate embracing space […]
Read more "Next Topic"Brazil initiated space activities in 1961 with the creation of the Group for the Organization of the National Committee for Space Activities (GOCNAE) through a presidential decree. This body subordinated to the National Research Council and chiefly operated under the auspices of the Air Force. Following the formation of the Brazilian Committee on Space Activities […]
Read more "Space Technology in Brazil"After the launch of Sputnik in 1957, Dr. Vikram Sarabhai recognized the potential of artificial satellites. He hence persuaded the government on the importance of space technology for a developing country like India. He emphasized the importance of space technology for developing countries in the following quote There are some who question the relevance of […]
Read more "Space Technology in India"It is important for us to examine how other industrially developing countries have approached the integration of space technology in their economies. The experiences of these countries constitute an invaluable knowledge trove indispensable to Kenya’s quest to establish a sustainable domestic space sector. We shall consider an extremely abridged scrutiny of the Indian and Brazilian […]
Read more "Space Technology in Industrially Developing Countries"Continued: 3. National A nationally driven initiative to embrace space-based technology is intrinsically a Kenyan domestic affair fostered by local stakeholders in the field. A mechanism to identify the methodology of assimilating space technology highlighting the corresponding priority areas will fall squarely on the shoulders of the government. The government is sole the custodian […]
Read more "How should Kenya embrace Space-based Technology? — II"In this post, I will explore several approaches Kenya can opt for to fully integrate space-based technology in its national developmental agenda. As outlined in the post on Space Missions, Kenya as a User is presently at the bottom of the space technology capability hierarchy pyramid. Consequently, Kenya must chart a path that will guarantee […]
Read more "How should Kenya embrace space-based technology? — I"Space-based technology is essential for Kenya’s socioeconomic development, enabling infrastructure improvement, food security, health, education, environmental management, and disaster response. Unique attributes like expansive monitoring capabilities and technology spin-offs foster innovation. Embracing space technology can significantly accelerate Kenya’s progress toward national development goals and enhance citizen quality of life.
Read more "The Importance of Space-Based Technology for Kenya’s Development"As I begin to make a case for the long overdue foray of Kenya into the space arena, may I kindly bring to your attention a recent Journal article that I co-authored with Prof Calestous Juma titled “Establishing a Space Sector for Sustainable Development in Kenya” in the International Journal for Technology and Globalisation. (Follow […]
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